Compliance Officer - European Institution

Our client, a Investment bank based in Luxembourg is looking for its future Compliance Officer for their Group Risk & Compliance department.

This will be a temporary contract of 2 months. Please note that this assignment may be extended, in accordance with Luxembourgish law, for a maximum duration of 1 year.

LHH Recruitment Solutions offers extensive HR solutions through one unique brand. We are specialised in the employment of middle and top management and highly qualified professionals in contracting temporary and permanent placement. At LHH Recruitment Solutions, we believe in talent, not labels, and embrace diversity and promote more inclusive employment to our clients and partners.

Your responsibilities :

• Analyse and interpret financial regulations as well as internal policies, with a focus on areas such as market conduct, conflicts of interest, and investment services regulation.
• Provide clear and practical compliance advice on business initiatives, transactions, and new or evolving products.
• Contribute to the development, review, and improvement of internal compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and monitor compliance risks across business activities, including regulatory, legal, and reputational risks.
• Recommend and support the implementation of appropriate control measures and follow up on remediation actions where required.
• Perform compliance monitoring, oversight activities, and control testing to ensure adherence to internal and external requirements.
• Support the preparation of compliance assessments, reports, and formal opinions on regulatory matters.
• Work closely with business teams and support functions to ensure consistent understanding and application of compliance obligations.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, including initiatives related to process improvement and digital tools for compliance.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing activities, including training sessions, working groups, and internal awareness initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date documentation of compliance processes, findings, and recommendations.

Your profile :

• Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, audit, risk management, financial supervision, or other control functions within the financial sector.
• Strong understanding of financial regulation, particularly in areas such as market abuse, conflicts of interest, and investment services frameworks (e.g. MiFID or equivalent).
• Experience in compliance risk assessment, monitoring activities, or control testing is highly desirable.
• Exposure to digital tools, data-driven compliance processes, or automation initiatives is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to process complex information quickly and accurately.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain regulatory concepts clearly.
• Ability to influence and advise stakeholders through a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver under tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, international, and multicultural environment.
• Excellent command of English; additional European languages are considered an advantage.

Package :

• Annual gross salary: €86 278 € (paid over 12 months)
• Leave: 26 days of annual leave + up to 17 public holidays

To include yourself in this recruitment process; to find out more information about this role; or to discuss other career opportunities we have available, please contact Muriel Mercier as soon as possible - CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED.

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